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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

Sr. Product Integration Engineer

Role Overview

The role will directly contribute to developing unique prototypes that support Blue Origin’s mission of enabling a future where millions of people are living and working in space. This program will design, build, and test hardware in turbomachinery and fluid mechanical systems.

As a Product Integration Engineer, you will own the planning and deployment of novel large-scale systems. You will partner closely with systems engineering, design, analysis, test, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations to deliver, install, and activate systems.  on time, within scope, and to quality and safety expectations.

This role is highly cross-functional and requires both strong technical acumen and disciplined project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated resource loaded master schedules, milestones, and critical paths for installing and activating complex systems.
• Define scope, deliverables, and success criteria in partnership with technical leads and operations.
• Create first-of-a-kind AI based tools necessary to drive, track, and communicate installation, MRO, and MRP.
• Work with design, test, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure on-time delivery of end items.
• Identify and establish outside contracting support capable of meeting high standards of workmanship and compliance with local codes.
• Ensure configuration control and accurate traceability of hardware throughout product life cycle.
• Own program status reporting (schedule, cost, risk) to the leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide clear, concise, and data-driven updates; escalate issues early with options and recommendations.
• Partner with supply chain, manufacturing, and quality to ensure long-lead items, critical components, and key processes are planned and executed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 10+ years of experience in program or project management for multi-disciplinary engineering efforts.
• Demonstrated experience managing integrated schedules (e.g., Primavera, MS Project, or equivalent) and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycles, from concept through design, test, production, and operations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, requirements, and test data, and to engage credibly with technical subject matter experts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting status and trade studies to leadership.
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) due to access to controlled data/technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with complex fluids system development (liquid propulsion, turbomachinery, combustion devices, cryogenic systems, etc.).
• Experience executing programs in a development + production environment (prototype to rate production).
• Experience planning, building, and activating large scale systems.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), cost/schedule integration, and/or formal risk management frameworks.
• Prior experience as a technical lead, IPT lead, or systems engineer on complex hardware programs.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with evolving requirements and aggressive schedules.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel occasionally between sites and to test facilities as program needs dictate.
• Ability to support off-hours critical operations as required by program milestones.
• Passion for Blue Origin’s mission and for developing advanced propulsion systems that enable a permanent human presence in space.

Base Pay Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.